{"product_id":"a-hateful-negotiation-9781662524868","title":"A Hateful Negotiation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn a slow-burn mafia romance from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Tijan, a dangerous psychopath--and deadly crime boss--drops his defenses for the one girl he's vowed to protect.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreighton was a dangerous crime boss with a growing empire. And he's a psychopath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe's also obsessed with Blake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe wanted a normal life. That meant new friends and a life without Creighton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcept when Blake moves to New York for her senior year of college, Creighton follows because he knows that danger is close behind. He has always protected Blake, and he always will protect her, even if Blake \u003ci\u003ehates\u003c\/i\u003e how ruthless Creighton has become for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, once they're in New York, the dynamics between the two begin to change. Tensions heat up, and soon their chemistry is sizzling beyond what Blake can handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat means that their usual back-and-forth has to change, with new rules and a new agreement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerhaps this negotiation could be for their happily ever after?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey'll just need to survive \u003ci\u003eeach other\u003c\/i\u003e first...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTijan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Tijan writes suspenseful and unpredictable novels. Her characters are strong, intense, and gut-wrenchingly real--with a little bit of sass on the side. Tijan began writing after college and was hooked right from the start. Since then, she has written multiple bestsellers, including the Fallen Crest series, \u003ci\u003eRyan's Bed\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEnemies\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTijan is currently writing many new books and series with an English cocker spaniel that she adores. To connect with the author, visit her website (www.tijansbooks.com) or follow her on Facebook (www.facebook.com\/tijansbooks) and X (@tijansbooks). You can also check out her Instagram at www.instagram.com\/tijansbooks. Tijan is managed by the Park, Fine \u0026amp; Brower literary agency.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montlake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51864340463890,"sku":"9781662524868","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_25686dcf-7cf5-419a-8d4a-d56650e98286.jpg?v=1767785922","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-hateful-negotiation-9781662524868","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}